Study at UNSW Canberra

As a student in our faculty, you'll progress with us, engaging in a diverse range of disciplines that will equip you with unique, career-ready skills. Together, we'll transform creativity and critical thinking into practical, real-world solutions.

With us, you’ll challenge and be challenged, pushing the limits of how we understand people, place and cultures. You’ll thrive in an open, supportive and inclusive community that celebrates your progress and individuality.

Study a Defence Undergraduate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Postgraduate Research Degree. Or learn new skills and expand your knowledge through a short course.

Canberra City campus

Be among the first to study at the new UNSW Canberra City campus, a cutting-edge educational hub located in the heart of Canberra’s CBD.

This exciting new precinct expands UNSW's renowned offerings by bringing world-class education, research, and innovation to the Parliamentary Triangle.

Launch or advance your career with an undergraduate or postgraduate program. Be part of a pioneering community in the nation's capital, where academic excellence meets the pulse of Australian governance and industry.

First in Australia
for research excellence and impact.
19th in the world
Ranked 19th university globally in the QS World University Rankings, 2025.
Educating
future global leaders.

UNSW Canberra’s Bachelor of Cyber Security

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Our relationship with Defence

UNSW Canberra at ADFA has been preparing future global leaders since 1967 as the official education provider for the Australian Defence Force.

We specialise in high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in all areas relating to military, strategic and defence studies. We also support the ADF Joint Professional Military Education program.

Our defence partnerships are crucial to protecting the security and safety of Australia and our allies.

News and events

‘High volume, low cost’: UNSW study spotlights evolution of drones in warfare

There are key lessons Australia must learn from the war in Ukraine to retain an edge over adversaries, says a UNSW Canberra analyst.

Small in size, massive in stature: First UNSW Canberra satellite completes mission

The Buccaneer Risk Mitigation Mission in 2017 was the first time UNSW Canberra launched a satellite into space, a significant milestone in the university's now 10-year journey in space research.

Failures beyond belief: Carbon offset projects fail to deliver results

Providing carbon credits for allowing native forests to regrow on previously agricultural land is a key program of the Australian government to meet climate change targets. It's not working.

A lightweight concrete could be the answer to more durable runways

Stronger, safer airfields with alternative concrete that performs better when exposed to extreme conditions.

‘Didn’t care enough’: here’s what the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide found

After years of hearings and almost 6,000 submissions, the final report has been tabled in parliament. It contains 122 recommendations for change in the Australian Defence Force.

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